Obituaries

Sep 17, 2022

Helen Elizabeth Watson age 80 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday September 17, 2022. She was born on March 22, 1942 in Huntington, WV. Helen was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother. Her love and compassion will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her mother Flora (the late Irea) Sanders; nine children...

Sep 15, 2022

Wanda J. Chadwell age 90 of Hamilton passed away Thursday September 15, 2022. She was born March 16, 1932 in Somerset, Kentucky the daughter of the late Elbert and Mattie (nee Johnson) Sams. She was married to Raymond Chadwell and he preceded her in death in 1999. Mrs. Chadwell was a long time Hamilton resident and worked as a nurse’s...

Sep 13, 2022

O.J. Hatfield age 75 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022. He was born September 29, 1946 in Corbin, Kentucky the son of the late Beve Hatfield, Sr. and Rosie Mills Hatfield. He is survived by one brother Raymond (Linda) Hatfield. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including his special niece Brenda Justice. Mr. Hatfield...

Sep 13, 2022

James C. Mayo age 79 of Fairfield passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022. He was born July 28, 1943 in Elsmere, Kentucky the son of the late William and Pauline (nee Massengale) Mayo. Mr. Mayo owned and operated Mayo Lawn Care for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife...

Sep 13, 2022

Nellbertia Baker of West Chester passed away at the age of 81. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Amber R. Mann and Grandson Anthony J. (Kayla Koth) Jackson of West Chester, OH; one great grandson Keegan; niece Veneshia “Neisha” (Rick) Moles of Rickman TN. She was preceded in death by her loving...

Sep 12, 2022

Judith Ann “Judy” Pochard, aged 61, of Anderson, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was surrounded by family who loved her very much. Judy was born on August 4, 1961, in Hamilton, Ohio to Russell and Marcella Sick. She was the youngest of four siblings: Mike (Sandee), Mern (Nancy), and Bob. She...

Sep 11, 2022

John Elliott “Jay” Miller, Jr. age 68 of Fairfield, Ohio passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 in his home. He was born January 8, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of the late John E. Miller, Sr. and Carrie (nee Lampe) Miller. John was a man of deep faith and attended Vineyard Community Church. He participated in some Senior Ministries....

Sep 8, 2022

John Alfred Botner age 50 of Hamilton passed away on Thursday September 8, 2022. He was born on April 11, 1972 in Hamilton the son of Linda Botner and the late John E. Botner. John was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by two children James Botner and Zeeza Botner; his mother Linda Botner; four siblings...

Sep 7, 2022

In loving memory of Peter G. Bailey. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933 and died on September 7, 2022 peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded with love and family. Pete/Peter is survived by the love of his life, his “pretty girl”, Barbara Jo (Willis), their beloved blended family: Ellen Bailey Lepine (Chris Lepine), Kathleen Bailey Grimes...

Sep 7, 2022

Billie J. Vaughn age 73 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday September 7, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1949 in Hamilton the daughter of the late George and Laveda (nee Johnson) Gracchi. Billie was very active in her community and loved the city of Hamilton and her 17 Strong community. Billie is survived by her loving husband of...

Sep 4, 2022

Elizabeth Venerable age 73 passed away Sunday September 4, 2022. She was born March 13, 1949 in Perry County, KY to the late Saul and Beulah (nee Shepherd) Fugate. On February 13, 1995 in Hamilton she married Edward Venerable. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Edward Venerable; two children Renea (Bruce) Wagers, Roger Richardson; two great grandchildren Brooklyn Bowling, Aniyah...

Sep 3, 2022

Ruby Blaechle age 81 of Fairfield died peacefully on Saturday September 3, 2022 in her sleep and went on to meet Jesus who she faithfully served all the days of her life. She was born on August 29, 1941 in Lebanon, OH the daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude Todd. On August 30, 1969 She married John Blaechle and...

Aug 31, 2022

Dennis, Wayne James age 81 of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away August 31, 2022 after a long illness. Wayne was born September 29, 1940 in Rochester, New York to James and Elizabeth (Vance) Dennis. He began working for the Woolworth Company after high school and remained there for 12 years. During this time, he joined the Army Reserves. While working...

Aug 31, 2022

Kenneth Lee Byers age 67 of Hamilton passed away on Wednesday August 31, 2022. He was born on May 24, 1955 in Hamilton the son of the late Robert and Sally (nee Stewart) Byers. Kenneth was a Taft High School graduate and worked as a concrete finisher. He is survived by two children Kenneth Lee Byers II, and Amanda Byers;...

Aug 30, 2022

Darlene B. Carpenter age 60 of Fairfield passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2022. She was born on September 23, 1961 in Hamilton the daughter of the late Fredrick and Jean (nee Abbott) Wyatt. Darlene is survived by her loving husband of over 42 years, Edward Capenter; two children Roy (fiancé McKenna Bailey) Carpenter and Danielle (fiancé Aaron Oliver) Carpenter;...

Aug 29, 2022

Steven Edward Turner 1942-2022

Steven Edward Turner aged 79 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away at his home on August 29th, 2022. Steven was born the first of three children to Whit and Nettie Turner in Hyden, Kentucky on October 17th, 1942, aided by a midwife from the Mary Breckinridge Frontier Nursing Society, of which he was quite proud. He is...

Aug 28, 2022

Shirley K. DeVilling age 92 of Liberty Township, Ohio and formerly of Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday August 28, 2022 in her home. She was born December 2, 1929 in Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Paul and Thelma (nee Thistlewaite) Roberts. Mrs. DeVilling worked as a nurse for many years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and quilting...

Aug 28, 2022

Gregory Bruce Reffitt, formerly know as the The Jerky Man, was born on December 20, 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, boating on the lake, playing at the casino, and shopping around for all of the lowest prices. Even if it wasn’t broke, he knew how to fix it, and he always knew the lowest gas prices in the...

Aug 27, 2022

Dorothy R. Amos (Dottie) age 95, of Fairfield, OH passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was born April 30, 1927 to the late Frank Thompson Sr. and Norma Bruner. She was one of four children. Wife of Calvin Dewey Amos, who she married in New York, NY in 1946. Mother of two daughters, Norma and Lee Ellen. Grandmother of...

Aug 24, 2022

David Jo Null age 69, of Middletown, OH passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born November 12, 1952 to the late Lynn Null and Maxine Null. David is survived by his wife Bobbi Null, who he had been married to for 34 years; son Stevie (Tabitha) Ray; stepsons John Owen Young, Christopher Aaron Young, Andrew Wayne Young; 21...